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Practical, plain-English guides for new and expecting parents in the UK. Talk it through with Nia, try our free Support Finder, or browse the guides below.
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Guides and insights
When Your Mind Throws Up Frightening Thoughts About Your Baby
Frightening, unwanted thoughts about your baby are far more common than most parents realise, and having them does not make you dangerous. What they are, what helps, and when to get urgent support.
Postnatal Anxiety: When the Worry Won't Switch Off
Postnatal anxiety is common and treatable, and it is more than everyday worry. What it can look like, why it happens, and how to find support in the UK.
When You Don't Feel Bonded With Your Baby
Not feeling an instant connection with your baby is more common than anyone admits, and it does not make you a bad parent. Why bonding can take time, and what helps.
Your 6 to 8 Week Check Is For You, Too
The 6 to 8 week check is for you, not only your baby, and it is a real chance to talk about your mental health. What it covers, and how to make the most of it.
Dads and Partners: Your Mental Health Matters Too
Fathers and non-birthing partners can struggle after a baby arrives, and it is often overlooked. What it can look like, and where to get support in the UK.
When the Birth Keeps Coming Back: Flashbacks and Nightmares
Living with flashbacks, nightmares or intrusive memories after a traumatic birth: what re-experiencing is, grounding techniques that help, and where to find support. Written with Dr Catherine Corker.
Getting NHS Support as a New or Expecting Parent
Who to talk to first, how perinatal mental health services work, and what you can do while you wait.
Where to Find Perinatal Mental Health Support in the UK
The UK charities, helplines and NHS routes worth knowing about, gathered in one place and grouped by what you need.
Getting Ready to Tell Someone How You Feel
What holds new and expecting parents back from speaking up, who you can talk to, and how to find the words.
Online and Remote Support for New Parents
Why remote support suits the newborn months, what's available, and how to make it work for you.
Types of Support for How You're Feeling
Counselling, CBT, perinatal and peer support: a plain-English guide to what each is for and how to narrow it down.
Private vs NHS Support in Pregnancy and After Birth
An honest look at cost, waiting times, choice and what each is genuinely best for in the perinatal period.
Online Therapy Platforms in the UK: Costs and What to Check
Weighing a paid platform? How they work, what they really cost, and what to check before you pay.
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